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Jungle Bush-quail

Perdicula asiatica

Least Concern
翼展
16.2 cm
体重
69.5 g
Phasianidae
Galliformes

关于

A tiny Phasianidae quail (~70 g) of grass-covered scrub and open woodland across peninsular India and Sri Lanka. Males are strikingly barred rufous and white; females are duller. Coveys scurry through dense grass understorey. Feeds on tiny seeds and invertebrates. Common in suitable habitat; Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 16.2 cm 6.4 in
体重 69.5 g 2.45 oz

识别

羽毛

Male brown above with buff shaft streaks; white underparts densely barred dark brown; rufous face and throat. Female plain rufous-brown below with less barring; pale buff supercilium; red bill in male, yellow in female.

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to India; resident of dry grassland, scrub, and rocky hillsides from the base of the Himalayas south through central and peninsular India.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on small seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Indian grass scrub and forest edges.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-22 days.

产卵数

4-8

声音

鸣唱

Shrill, piping 'pi-pi-pi-pi' whistle; tiny Indian grassland quail with high-pitched call carrying from short grass at dawn. Alarm is sharp 'kik'. Covey contact maintained with soft, rolling clucks.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Perdicula
物种 Perdicula asiatica

Distribution

Jungle Bush-quail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Jungle Bush-quail eat?
Feeds on small seeds, invertebrates, and plant material in Indian grass scrub and forest edges.
Where does the Jungle Bush-quail live?
Endemic to India; resident of dry grassland, scrub, and rocky hillsides from the base of the Himalayas south through central and peninsular India.
Is the Jungle Bush-quail endangered?
The Jungle Bush-quail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jungle Bush-quail nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 16-22 days.
What does the Jungle Bush-quail sound like?
Shrill, piping 'pi-pi-pi-pi' whistle; tiny Indian grassland quail with high-pitched call carrying from short grass at dawn. Alarm is sharp 'kik'. Covey contact maintained with soft, rolling clucks.
How big is the Jungle Bush-quail?
The Jungle Bush-quail has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 69.5 g.
What order and family does the Jungle Bush-quail belong to?
The Jungle Bush-quail (Perdicula asiatica) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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